Antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles in oral health

Fungal infections pose a significant challenge in medical and dental fields, often leading to persistent and treatment-resistant conditions. Nano silver particles (AgNPs) have emerged as promising antifungal agents due to their broad-spectrum activity, minimal resistance development, and ability to penetrate biofilms. This article reviews the antifungal mechanisms of AgNPs, their effectiveness against common fungal pathogens, and their applications in medicine and dentistry. Furthermore, the challenges and future prospects of AgNPs as antifungal agents are discussed. Fungal infections pose a significant challenge in medical and dental fields, often leading to persistent and treatment-resistant conditions. Nano silver particles (AgNPs) have emerged as promising antifungal agents due to their broad-spectrum activity, minimal resistance development, and ability to penetrate biofilms. This article reviews the antifungal mechanisms of AgNPs, their effectiveness against common fungal pathogens, and their applications in medicine and dentistry. Furthermore, the challenges and future prospects of AgNPs as antifungal agents are discussed.

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Antifungal activity ، silver nanoparticles ، oral health